Good intentions, poor execution
These labels were applied in the picture area near each head and tail of a five-reel film. This well-intentioned idea to prevent mixing up the reels creates a big distraction to the patron who sees the screen black out twice as the labels fly by with each reel change.
Removing these labels took a considerable amount of scraping with a fingernail and cleaning off residual goo with a film cleaner.
The best way to mark reel numbers on a 35mm print made up for platter or large-reel projection is to mark the edge of the film with a ultra-fine-tip permanent marker.
Good intentions, poor execution
These labels were applied in the picture area near each head and tail of a five-reel film. This well-intentioned idea to prevent mixing up the reels creates a big distraction to the patron who sees the screen black out twice as the labels fly by with each reel change.
Removing these labels took a considerable amount of scraping with a fingernail and cleaning off residual goo with a film cleaner.
The best way to mark reel numbers on a 35mm print made up for platter or large-reel projection is to mark the edge of the film with a ultra-fine-tip permanent marker.